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-anhɨn

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-arou(i)

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-arɨp

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ewhan mapri

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v va dormir

(Bislama) go silip

High Hill

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Ianɨkɨr

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iaremha

This plant is used to treat diarrhea in a baby 1-6 months old. The mother takes 4, 1" pieces and chews them, spitting it into the baby’s mouth 2x daily, once in the morning and once in the afternoon until the diarrhea stops. Sometimes if the baby is sick from a spirit such as a yam, taro or sea spirit, the mother takes 2, 1" pieces of stem and 2, 1" pieces of Acalypha wilkesiana petiole (Plunkett et.al. #3081) and chews the two species together and spits on the affected baby, telling the spirit to "go away and leave the baby alone.
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[jare̤mə̤] n.

Example: This plant is used to treat diarrhea in a baby 1-6 months old. The mother takes 4, 1" pieces and chews them, spitting it into the baby’s mouth 2x daily, once in the morning and once in the afternoon until the diarrhea stops. Sometimes if the baby is sick from a spirit such as a yam, taro or sea spirit, the mother takes 2, 1" pieces of stem and 2, 1" pieces of Acalypha wilkesiana petiole (Plunkett et.al. #3081) and chews the two species together and spits on the affected baby, telling the spirit to "go away and leave the baby alone.

ikɨnan

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jarman

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kaprapra

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karuarua

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karuarua

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kasimi

Tyto javanica delicatula
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kauas

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kausɨrɨp

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konakaka

The flower stick is cut at both ends and used as a trumpet by the children. The root of this type is poisonous; other types are used as food.
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Example: The flower stick is cut at both ends and used as a trumpet by the children. The root of this type is poisonous; other types are used as food.

konamret

To make tattoo, draw design and then take youngest emerging stem and rub along design. Follow design and it will burn a design in your skin. Birds eat fruits as do fruit bats.
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Example: To make tattoo, draw design and then take youngest emerging stem and rub along design. Follow design and it will burn a design in your skin. Birds eat fruits as do fruit bats.

kuankuanae

Sawn timber. Open ripe seed with stone or hammer, eat nut inside.
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Example: Sawn timber. Open ripe seed with stone or hammer, eat nut inside.

kuayei

Kyphosus vaigiensis http://fishbase.org/summary/Kyphosus-vaigiensis.html
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kwankwesi

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Example: Good for eating

kwankɨpu

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Example: During boiling, the water is said to turn red in color and then changes to whatever the color is of what it is being cooked with

kwanwekɨr

Flower attracts flying fox--hunters know this. Nut is edible, eat green, split fruit to obtain it. Raw, can also fry it in oil and dry in sun, keep 1-2 week to eat. Thios is an important food for the cyclone season. People prepare it when they know the cyclone is coming (emergency food).
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Example: Flower attracts flying fox--hunters know this. Nut is edible, eat green, split fruit to obtain it. Raw, can also fry it in oil and dry in sun, keep 1-2 week to eat. Thios is an important food for the cyclone season. People prepare it when they know the cyclone is coming (emergency food).

kwatigɨs

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kwatinɨvirakw

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kwatpɨ-rangɨk

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n mon muscle

kwurkwai rangek

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n mon poignet

kɨriavavao

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makhum

Scarus rivulatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-rivulatus.html
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Example: Photo by Rick Stuart-Smith / Reef Life Survey, License: CC BY 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

mark apamus

Macropygia mackinlayi
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minim

Siganus argenteus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-argenteus.html
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Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

mɨriaki

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[mɨriaki]

namatamai

Lethrinus amboinensis http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-amboinensis.html
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napitew ian sei nesan

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n ombre de pluie

napkapy

Leaves are used as pig feed to make them grow faster.  fed to pigs to make them grow faster. Various butterflied can also get stuck on this plant, so bird’s can also get stuck when trying to eat these insects and can then be hunted or collected.
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Example: Leaves are used as pig feed to make them grow faster. fed to pigs to make them grow faster. Various butterflied can also get stuck on this plant, so bird’s can also get stuck when trying to eat these insects and can then be hunted or collected.

napuei

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napugen

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napui

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napw

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naruakiri

To make a strap to hold the ornamental fiber "Nisei" (Plunkett et al #3077) on a person’s arm. Dry the stem, remove the fibers, and weakve into a strap. There is a legend that is told about this plant, concerning a rat and a fox. The rat and fox stole a banana from the Devil’s garden. The Devil caught the fox and told him not to come back. The rat said "lets go to the garden" and teh fox said no. The rat said "go take these leaves, and tie the leaves with coconut fiber--and he told the fox to lie down and the rat sewed the leaaves on the fox. So, the rat an
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Example: To make a strap to hold the ornamental fiber "Nisei" (Plunkett et al #3077) on a person’s arm. Dry the stem, remove the fibers, and weakve into a strap. There is a legend that is told about this plant, concerning a rat and a fox. The rat and fox stole a banana from the Devil’s garden. The Devil caught the fox and told him not to come back. The rat said "lets go to the garden" and teh fox said no. The rat said "go take these leaves, and tie the leaves with coconut fiber--and he told the fox to lie down and the rat sewed the leaaves on the fox. So, the rat an

Nasipmeni

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Nasuapurien

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embêter

(Bislama) disteb

natonga

natonga
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nauiri fum

Fuel: Dry portions of this plant are used as firewood. Construction: The timber of this plant is used to createany part of a house. It is considered a strong wood. Medicine: This plant is used to treat muscle soreness. It can be prepared in tow ways. One way is to boil and branch of leaves and then bathe (“swim”) with the resulting water. Another way is to heat a branch over a fire and rub on sore area for approximately 1 minute, after showering. Note: This plant is recognized as similar to M. latifolia. However, the medicinal action of this plant is regarded as inferior to the former.
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Example: Fuel: Dry portions of this plant are used as firewood. Construction: The timber of this plant is used to createany part of a house. It is considered a strong wood. Medicine: This plant is used to treat muscle soreness. It can be prepared in tow ways. One way is to boil and branch of leaves and then bathe (“swim”) with the resulting water. Another way is to heat a branch over a fire and rub on sore area for approximately 1 minute, after showering. Note: This plant is recognized as similar to M. latifolia. However, the medicinal action of this plant is regarded as inferior to the former.

nawawa

Agricultural: When in flower, taro (Nerei) is said to be ready for harvest.
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Example: Agricultural: When in flower, taro (Nerei) is said to be ready for harvest.

nawawa

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nawi

nawi
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nawirek

When there are too many rats in house, put a layer of leaves underneath a piece of food in the corner of the house. When the rat steps on the leaf, as the underside is itchy, it will swell the leg of the rat, making it hard for him to move so you can find them in the morning and kill them easily.
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Example: When there are too many rats in house, put a layer of leaves underneath a piece of food in the corner of the house. When the rat steps on the leaf, as the underside is itchy, it will swell the leg of the rat, making it hard for him to move so you can find them in the morning and kill them easily.

nema

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nesory

Cut branches, dry in the sun until the leaves fall out, and then tie branches together to make broom. Stem used for canoe outrigger.
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Example: Cut branches, dry in the sun until the leaves fall out, and then tie branches together to make broom. Stem used for canoe outrigger.

nima

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nipiry

Cook young leaves in water for 5 min and then eat.
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Example: Cook young leaves in water for 5 min and then eat.

noufoua

Construction: The timber of this plant is used as a hardwood for any part of a house. It is considered  one of the finest woods for this purpose. Ornamental: Branches of this tree are used to create carvings.
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Example: Construction: The timber of this plant is used as a hardwood for any part of a house. It is considered one of the finest woods for this purpose. Ornamental: Branches of this tree are used to create carvings.

noukrewha

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nuapam

Agricultural: When it is time to harvest the first crop of yam (~ April 1st), the 1st yam (’Nuk’) is put inside the hole from where it was harvested with one or two green leaves of this plant.
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Example: Agricultural: When it is time to harvest the first crop of yam (~ April 1st), the 1st yam (’Nuk’) is put inside the hole from where it was harvested with one or two green leaves of this plant.

nuapupu

When a person is stung by a jellyfish, take 5-6 leaves and whip the sore for 5-10 minutes and this will reduce the soreness of the wound.
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Example: When a person is stung by a jellyfish, take 5-6 leaves and whip the sore for 5-10 minutes and this will reduce the soreness of the wound.

nukwai nanɨn

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nukwaskwas

Hypolepis elegans
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nukwesy

Young leaves edible, boil with water or cook in coconut milk. Cook fruit in boiling water, then cook in coconut milk. Cook fruits for 6-10 minutes. He was taught this by his grandparents who showed him how to eat wild plants; his grandfather wasa historically significant person in the Port Resolution area, especially in reference to medicine.
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Example: Young leaves edible, boil with water or cook in coconut milk. Cook fruit in boiling water, then cook in coconut milk. Cook fruits for 6-10 minutes. He was taught this by his grandparents who showed him how to eat wild plants; his grandfather wasa historically significant person in the Port Resolution area, especially in reference to medicine.

nusua

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Example: Soft when cooked

nuviavia

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(Bislama) nuviavia

nɨkakri-

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nɨkwa

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nɨmai nukwanen

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nɨmei raer

Leaf used to thatch house. Chew base of stem as sugar cane - it’s sweet.
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Example: Leaf used to thatch house. Chew base of stem as sugar cane - it’s sweet.

nɨminari

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nɨmnave

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nɨmrakw

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nɨmé-

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nɨpikáu

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nɨpɨkɨr

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pameta

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penesu

Chlorurus frontalis http://fishbase.org/summary/Chlorurus-frontalis.html
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penesu

Leptoscarus vaigiensis http://fishbase.org/summary/Leptoscarus-vaigiensis.html
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pirawa ~ firawa

Lethrinus erythracanthus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-erythracanthus.html
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plen

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puka purumun

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ramasi

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remɨn

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(Bislama) remƗn

rewhi-yaknawhi

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rinhem

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The leaves of this plant are used as a styptic, to reduce blood flow from a wound and promote faster healing of a sore. If a person has a sore or fresh cut that is oozing, the leaves are mashed and their "juice" is put directly on the affected area, twice daily until the wound is healed.
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Example: The leaves of this plant are used as a styptic, to reduce blood flow from a wound and promote faster healing of a sore. If a person has a sore or fresh cut that is oozing, the leaves are mashed and their "juice" is put directly on the affected area, twice daily until the wound is healed.

tapaka

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(Bislama) tapaka

tapu

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tihí

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n. inalienable

tukrawhus

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táhapwar

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tɨ neis

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tɨpatɨpa

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uipin

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warakou pirei

Taeniura lymma http://fishbase.org/summary/Taeniura-lymma.html
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wipin iariman

Carangoides fulvuguttatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Carangoides-fulvuguttatus.html
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wipin napiran

Alectis ciliaris http://fishbase.org/summary/Alectis-ciliaris.html
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wipin pitew

Carangoides chrysophrys http://fishbase.org/summary/Carangoides-chrysophrys.html
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Yakwaraka

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Yanarbon

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Yapar

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yesu

Parupeneus heptacanthus http://fishbase.org/summary/Parupeneus-heptacanthus.html
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yesu

Parupeneus barberinus http://fishbase.org/summary/Parupeneus-barberinus.html
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